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松渕仁
Jan. 6, 2022
It is the "Yokote Kamakura" in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture. "Kamakura" is a small New Year's celebration dedicated to the god of water, and even in the pillow, children shout "I got in! They talk to tourists and entertain them with rice cakes and amazake. This photo is at the photo session venue of "Kamakura", but the best position is super full and I regretted the delay, but if I took it from a position where no one dared to look at it, I could take a wonderful photo and I was very satisfied with the "Kamakura" photo.
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Dylan Gibson
Dec. 20, 2021
Was shopping the other day in Nihonbashi and saw this akabeko and thought it was really cute so I decided to take a photo of it. The name was quite funny to me as well. Instead of the usual "akabeko" this was a "nemubeko," or "tired-beko" basically, and you can see how the eyes are actually half way shut instead of the normally wide-open eyes, giving it the tired look lol. I've always wanted to try an akabeko experience as I love traditional Japanese crafts and akabeko in particular seem really fun to make. I've read a few posts in another places of people trying akabeko workshops and having a really fun time. I haven't used papier mache since I was a kid either so it'd probably be a nostalgic experience for sure. If I do try an akabeko workshop, I think I'll make a "nemubeko" as well lol
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